Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in and day out to make sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining…
Earning Hawaii’s Best honors typically serves up a pleasant surprise worthy of celebration. However, after receiving the Star-Advertiser‘s annual People’s Choice Awards two weeks ago for offering both the Best Chinese Food and Best Dim Sum, Happy Days Chinese Seafood…
Happy Easter, Ono readers! Today’s the day when Easter baskets burst at the seams with sugar-filled goodies, and I can’t help but relish the boxes of neon-colored marshmallow Peeps and chocolate marshmallow rabbits that sit before me. The hard-boiled eggs…
Gung Hee Fat Choy! Just in time for Chinese New Year (Feb. 10), Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant in Kaimuki is selling its popular Gau ($5) now through early March. Gau (also called niangau) is one of the many traditional…
There seems to be a Renaissance happening in the world of food on Oahu these days — and it’s something that should make non meat-eaters … well, happy. More and more eateries these days are finding that their vegetarian dishes…
For the past 11 years, Happy Day Chinese Restaurant co-owners Yung Sang Chan and Lisa Lum have been putting smiles on countless faces with a mixture of Hong Kong-style cuisine and friendly customer service. The story of their cheery eatery…
As Happy Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant approaches its 11th anniversary in August, owner Lisa Lum still finds delight at the sight of satisfied customers enjoying a great meal. And, judging by the bustling restaurant where dim sum carts whirl around…
Everyone is going out for dim sum, but you’re hesitant to join them as you’re well aware that vegetarian dim sum is a rarity at most Chinese restaurants. Don’t worry, be happy. While dim sum draws the crowds to Happy…
The countdown to the holidays has officially begun, and yes, I’ll happily admit that I’m already in the spirit of the season — my favorite time of year! I love the fact that the air is getting cooler (by Hawaii…
Whether you are in the mood for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Happy Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant — a staple in Kaimuki for the past 11 years — offers a seemingly endless menu of traditional Hong Kong-style Cantonese meals that include…